All Obituaries

Barbara Ownby Shumaker, 82, of New Canton, went to her Heavenly Home on April 12, 2024.  She was born on September 24, 1941 to Max and Alma Ownby of Dillwyn. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, James R. Shumaker.  She is survived by her two brothers: Jerry Ownby (Donna), Rodney Ownby (Sandra), Sister-in-law Virginia Erwin, four sons: Andy Shumaker (Lisa), Lonny Shumaker (Jenny), Shane Shumaker (Tracy), Jason "Turkey" Shumaker (Tina) and “adopted...

Bernard Phillips Lohr, 86, of Buckingham, Virginia went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2024 at his home with his significant other by his side after a long battle from various injuries including frostbite. He was born on January 3, 1938 in Waynesboro, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marie Elsie Finchham; his father, Leslie P. Lohr; brother, Carroll R. Lohr; daughter, Linda Gail Lohr-Freere; and, wife of 43 years, Jane Pleasant-Lohr. He is survived by his significant...

Wayne Durham Davenport, 78, of Dillwyn went to be with his “Best Friend JESUS” on April 11, 2024 at his home. He was born on February 14, 1946 to Lillian and Llewellyn Davenport. He was preceded in death by seven brothers and four sisters: Steve (Pat), Ray (Dee), Jimmy (Jackie), Frank (Mary), Billy (Carol), Howard (Linda) and Julian; Eve Grimsley (Grimp), Martha Pollock (Jim), Ruth Brewer (John) and Julia Adcock (Buford) Wayne is survived by one brother, L. H., Jr.; his loving...

Mary Louise Crump Amos, 84, of Buckingham passed peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2024. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  She was a retired seamstress of After 6 Formal Wear. Mary was a daughter of the late Newton Claude Crump, Sr. and Lottie Vanderpool Crump.  She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, John Otis Amos; son, John Alan Amos; daughter, Janet Anne Amos and brother, Newton Claude Crump, Jr. Mary is survived by daughter, Penny...

Lavina K. Garton, at the age of 89 passed away on March 19, 2024 to be with the Lord.  She was married to  John A. Garton, who was the proprietor of Johnny's Body shop in Dillwyn.  She was a violinist for Carnegie Hall in New York City during her young years. She was also a 17 year cancer survivor. She moved to Ocala, Florida to be near her daughter Mary K. Rider in 2005.  She will be missed by many.  

Elinor Shepard Purvis Harvey of Dillwyn, died March 16, 2024, at Cottingham Nursing Home in Cincinnati, Ohio. Elinor was born in Buckingham County on June 19, 1924. She was the widow of Cale Cushing Harvey, Jr. and is survived by two sons, Cale Cushing Harvey III (Noreen) of Weiser, Idaho, and Philip Mason Harvey (Debbie) of Loveland, Ohio. She is also survived by four grandchildren-Aaron Harvey (Karen) of McCall, Idaho; Justine Krebs (Chris) of Olympia, Washington; Kate Parson (Carl) of...

Elwood Gordon Goolsby III, 61, of Buckingham, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on March 12, 2024. He was born on January 7, 1963, in Charlottesville. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Irlet Faye Graves and Elwood Gordon Goolsby II. Gordon is survived by his loving wife, Susan Williams Goolsby, his stepfather Henry Frank Graves (Frank), his brother Timmy Goolsby (Barbara), and his children Shannon Goolsby (Amy), Shane Goolsby (B.B), Joshua Goolsby (Jessica), Jenna...

It is with great sorrow that the family of Betsy “Naomi” Adcock announce her passing on February 27, 2024 surrounded by her family. Naomi had just turned 66 and called Buckingham County home for 40 years. Naomi was proud to say she worked for 23 years at Humagen/Origio. Naomi was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Via and Bertie Via; step-dad Lindsey Martin; brother Carl Via; brother in-law Mike Ponton. There was a great reunion in Heaven. Naomi is survived by her loving...

Oscar Tinsley Whitten Jr., 83 of Dillwyn went home to be with the Lord on February 25, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Blanche Whitten; his parents, Oscar Whitten and Mabel Hines.  Oscar is survived by his son, Robert (Robin); daughter, Virginia Whitten; grandsons, Gary Lee (Megan) and Michael Rojas; granddaughter, Rebecca Whitten, along with several great grandchildren and stepson Jeff Conley.  He is also survived by his brothers, Joseph Whitten (Lila), Danny...

Darrell Arthur Taylor, 61, of Springfield, passed peacefully on Sunday, February 25, 2024.  He was born December 15, 1961 in Alexandria, a son of Judith Stargell Taylor and the late George Wiley Taylor. Darrell loved music and playing drums.  He was very kind and generous to a fault, loved his family beyond measure but his two grandchildren, Goopy and Mini Man, were their PaPa’s world. Darrell is survived by his mother, Judith Stargell Taylor; wife, Sharon Kline; daughter,...